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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.58, 992.30 and 369.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.58, 992.30 and 369.68 is: 553.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.58 : 992.30 = 369.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.58/992.30 = 369.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.58x = 992.30 × 369.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.58x = 366,826.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,826.65/662.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.63

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